Some years you can’t predict the Oscars, but other years, oh boy, it’s a lead-pipe cinch. For “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” 2004 will be much like 1998 was for “Titanic.” It’s a done deal. The third chapter of Peter Jackson’s astonishing trilogy got 11 nominations this morning. On February 29, it will take home most of those statues. [More]